Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes gradual cognitive decline and dementia.
Until recently, the definitive diagnosis of AD was based on autopsy assessments of brain amyloid-β plaques and tau neurofibrillary tangles, the defining biological features of AD. Biomarkers of amyloid-β and...
What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Dr. Denise Compton, a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with seniors at the Thomas and Lyon Longevity Clinic at the UAMS Institute on Aging, answers the question.
To learn...